Wat Rong Khun, a famous temple in Chiang Rai Province

Wat Rong Khun, the symbol of Chiang Rai Province, has become a national landmark, famous for both Thais and foreigners. If you come to Chiang Rai and don't come here, you won't have been to Chiang Rai with Wat Rong Khun, which stands out majestically in the middle of Chiang Rai. This temple was meticulously designed and built by Ajarn Chalermchai Khositphiphat, who created art that beautifully blends Lanna culture. The white chapel is decorated with glass, giving it a shiny, majestic look that contrasts with the blue sky and white clouds, which make the chapel even more beautiful. Ajarn Chalermchai wanted to transform the temple into a heavenly city, a palace on earth that humans can touch. The chapel is like the house of the Lord Buddha, and the white color represents the purity of the Lord Buddha. The front tells the story of the cycle of reincarnation of humans and animals before heading towards nirvana. Because before going up the bridge to the chapel, there will be a semicircle on both the left and right sides, which means the world of humans that still have various desires. And the path to the chapel is a long bridge, meaning walking across the cycle of rebirth to Buddhahood. Inside the chapel, there will be exquisite and graceful murals. And there are also riddles to think about with the lines and works of Ajarn Chalermchai (no photos allowed), so there are no pictures for everyone to see. The bathroom inside Wat Rong Khun, which is different from the restroom here is that it is all gold, which makes many people think that it is a place to enshrine a Buddha image, until many people mistakenly bow to it. It can be said that it is another beautiful and very important work of art in Chiang Rai province if you come to visit Chiang Rai. If you don't come here, it's like you haven't been here. 🛕 Wat Rong Khun 💰 Free admission for Thais 📍 Location: Phahonyothin Road, Pa O Don Chai Subdistrict, Mueang District, Chiang Rai Province 🌍 Coordinates: https://goo.gl/maps/yVxPWBcQpXmCEmk86 ⏰ Opening and closing times: Open every day from 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. #Rainy season attractions